噤む、鉗む
つぐむ
tsugumu
JMdict entry #1573760
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Godan verb with 'mu' endingtransitive verb
word usually written using kana alone
to shut one's mouth; to hold one's tongue; to keep silent
see: 口をつぐむ
Kanji in this word
Example sentences
彼は叱られているとき口をつぐんでいた。
kare ha shikara re te iru toki kuchi wo tsugun de i ta 。
He held his tongue while he was being scolded.
彼はチョット口をつぐんだ。
kare ha chotto kuchi wo tsugun da 。
He closed his mouth for a moment.